2/16 (OP): Southwest S. (Gr. III)

[justindew]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

He was the victim of a two very key circumstances:

* Being born the same year as Curlin.

* Street Sense peaking at the right time (Hard Spun ran a huge race in the KY Derby, an effort that wins most Derby's nowadays).

When was the last time we saw a horse capable of winning a G1 sprint and nearly taking down a G1 10f Derby?

2000. More Than Ready.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by justindew

2000. More Than Ready.

I was a huge fan of his after seeing his Sanford at Saratoga - it was one of the most exciting stretch kicks I've seen live in person.

But he didn't carry it throughout his 3-year-old season quite like Hard Spun.

Hard Spun had a really good campaign capping it off with a second in the Breeders' Cup Classic. It's funny how things work out... if Street Sense checks in traffic, Hard Spun is a Derby winner and instantly becomes one of the most coveted sires of the past 10-20 years.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by justindew

2000. More Than Ready.

Except that More Than Ready was not close to winning the Derby.

I would have preferred he run third to that ghastly four-horse entry, would have helped my trifecta.

NT

[justindew]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Except that More Than Ready was not close to winning the Derby.

I would have preferred he run third to that ghastly four-horse entry, would have helped my trifecta.

NT

He was sort of close.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by justindew

He was sort of close.

Sure, he was close enough to feel the breeze as FuPeg and Aptitude blew by him.

NT